Phil Chevron

Philip Chevron (born Philip Ryan - June 17th, 1957, Dublin) is an Irish singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is perhaps most widely known as lead guitarist for Shane MacGowan's punk/folk rock band The Pogues.

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June 17th - 1957 - Dublin - Irish - Shane MacGowan's - Punk - Folk - The Pogues

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In the late 1970s, Chevron was lead singer and founding member of short-lived punk rock outfit The Radiators From Space - receiving much critical acclaim, albeit little widespead popularity or financial success. Following the breakup of the band, he lived in London for a time, meeting and befriending Shane MacGowan through time spent working together at a record shop.

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Punk rock - The Radiators From Space - London

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Following the release of the Pogues' 1984 debut album Red Roses For Me, he was invited to join the band on a short-term basis as cover for banjo-player Jem Finer's paternity leave. He then took over as guitarist following MacGowan's decision to concentrate on singing - thereby becoming a full-time member of the band in time for the recording of second album, Rum, Sodomy And The Lash.

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Red Roses For Me - Jem Finer - Rum, Sodomy And The Lash

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Although living somewhat in the shadow of Shane MacGowan during his time with the Pogues and lacking the former's pitch-black sense of humour and distinctive vocal style, Chevron proved himself as a singer/songwriter in his own right, creating the popular ballads "Thousands are Sailing" and "Lorelei" amongst others.

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Although primarily known as a guitarist, he is also a skilled player of the banjo and mandolin, as first demonstrated on the Pogues' third album, If I Should Fall From Grace With God.

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Banjo - Mandolin - If I Should Fall From Grace With God

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Chevron left the Pogues in 1994 following much-publicised problems with drugs and alcohol, though he still tours with the band on occasion.

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1994 - Drugs - Alcohol

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In 2003, he reformed The Radiators (Plan 9) along with ex-Pogues bassist Cait O'Riordan and currently spends his time writing, touring and recording.

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2003 - Cait O'Riordan

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